It is the largest employee-owned grocery chain in the country. Last year, it reported $2.03 billion in net profits, up by 3.1% from $1.97 billion in 2015.

In this year’s Market Force survey, Publix knocked Trader Joe’s from the top spot and beat major chains like Walmart, Kroger, and Whole Foods. It received high marks for its cleanliness, navigability, availability of items, and speedy checkouts.

It was most highly rated for cleanliness — Publix shoppers gave it an 83% satisfaction rating in this category.

Publix has made considerable investments in remodeling its stores to keep them looking modern and clean. According to Tampa Bay Business Journal, it plans to spend almost $1.9 billion in 2017 on opening new stores, remodeling existing stores, improving its IT, and acquiring shopping centers where Publix is the main tenant.

In July 2016, Publix partnered with Instacart to launch an online ordering and delivery service.

It's also added Starbucks kiosks to six of its stores, and another is on its way.

The chain is also testing meal kits in two of its stores in Florida to compete with companies like Blue Apron. The meal kits feed up to four people and come in different varieties. According to Orlando Sentinel, this includes meals such as beef brats and sauerkraut ($9.99) and chipotle shrimp tacos ($37.99).